Bradenton police looking for witnesses in deadly crash, photos released: BPD

The Bradenton Police Department is looking to interview any potential witnesses after a deadly crash that killed a passenger and critically injured the driver of a motorcycle.

Teens arrested in Bradenton vandalism: Police

Two teens were arrested for criminal mischief after their parents turned them in after a men's restroom was vandalized in Bradenton, officers said. 

1 dead, 1 critically injured in Bradenton crash

Bradenton police arrested a local man overnight for DUI manslaughter and DUI with serious bodily injury.

Man hospitalized after lightning strike on Holmes Beach

A man in his 40s was hospitalized after being struck by lightning while on Holmes Beach near 68th St. on Monday.

Holmes Beach bans metal shovels, gardening tools from the sand

The City of Holmes Beach has passed an ordinance that will not allow metal shovels or gardening tools on the beach to dig holes.

Lake Manatee Dam gets $3M in emergency repairs

Emergency repairs to the Lake Manatee Dam are underway in hopes of fixing it before the 2025 hurricane season ramps up. 

1 person dies, another hospitalized after fire breaks out at Bradenton home: CHFR

A person has died and another was hospitalized with burns to her face and arms after a house fire broke out at a Bradenton home on Saturday afternoon, according to Cedar Hammock Fire Rescue.

Thousands descend on Sarasota County for US Rowing National Championships

They are the top athletes in youth rowing, and they’re coming from across the country to Nathan Benderson park this weekend. One day you could even see them in the Olympics. From Thursday to Sunday, the public can come out and watch the US Rowing Youth National Championship.

Gulf Islands Ferry expands summer service

The Gulf Islands Ferry, which runs between downtown Bradenton and Anna Maria Island, is bringing back Wednesday service to its weekly schedule. Passengers can now ride the ferry five days a week beginning June 18, 2025.

Local college gives high schoolers a forensic investigator experience

State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota is teaching STEM to local high school students. They call it The Investigators Lab Crime Solving Experiences.

Mega Dog Adoption Event begins Friday. Here's what to know

This weekend, the Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center and several other municipalities’ shelters from across the Tampa Bay area will participate in the Third Annual Mega Dog Adoption Event.

Manatee County 44th Avenue East construction ahead of schedule despite eagle nest work around

Construction continues in Manatee County on the 44th Avenue East extension, which is expected to help relieve some of the congestion on I-75 as well as State Road 64 and 70.